Grants were provided to West Virginia in five categories. The categories, number of grants and the totals provided, are:

Public Lands Highways, one grant for $2.6 million;

The Transportation and Community and System Preservation Pilot Program (TCSP), three grants for a total of $2.6 million;

Scenic Byways, 10 grants for a total of $591,332;

Innovative Bridge Research and Construction Program, two grants for a total of $511,000;

Historic Covered Bridge Preservation Program, four grants for a total of $1.5 million.

Public Lands Highways grants provide funds for the construction of highways on public lands such as national parks.

TCSP, a key component of the Clinton-Gore administrations livability agenda, is an initiative that assists
communities as they work to solve interrelated problems involving transportation, land development,
environmental protection, public safety and economic development.

Scenic Byways are outstanding roads through areas recognized for their special historic, cultural, natural, or other qualities. Under the National Scenic Byways Program, the states and byways use the funds to develop and implement corridor management plans, construct scenic byway facilities (such as overlooks, interpretative centers, signs and exhibits), develop interpretative brochures, maps and information, and promote Scenic Byways.

The Innovative Bridge Research and Construction Program provides funds to help states and municipalities incorporate innovative materials and materials technologies in their bridge projects. The new Historic Covered Bridge Preservation Program provides funds to states to preserve, rehabilitate or restore historic covered bridges.

FHWA discretionary funds are made available upon selection by the Secretary of Transportation after requests from states for funds for projects that meet criteria established by federal law and U.S. Department of Transportation regulations and procedures. Congress also makes decisions on some grants.